25 Easy Low or No Prep Vegan Meals

25 Low or No Prep Vegan Meals For when you don’t have time to cook Here is a list of 25 low/no prep meals I compiled to help get you out of a dinner funk or if you are low on time and ingredients.     Ready in 30 min or less Pasta with sauce […]
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On Being “Perfect” – 3 Ways to Avoid Meal Planning

To tell the truth, I’ve been in a funk lately with cooking and with blogging. This pregnancy and having a teething, picky toddler have been exhausting so I’ve been getting by on standard easy meals like pasta and tacos, even takeout, with minimal planning. I keep telling myself there is nothing wrong with that, but […]
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FREE Meal Planning Worksheet!

  I’m so excited to share this free download with you all! I’ve found that meal planning, no matter how basic, is the best tool for saving money (and your sanity) on food. It seems the simple act of putting pen to paper helps me think ahead and be more conscious when grocery shopping. I […]
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Vegan Family Meals from Aldi Under $10

What We Ate: Vegan Family Meals from Aldi for Less Than $10   If you don’t know this already, I am a huge fan of Aldi’s. Even before they launched their own vegan line called Earth Grown, I have been shopping there as they are the best priced grocery store in the urban area where […]
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WIP (Work In Progress) Wednesdays

WIP Wednesday: Baby Crochet!   Hello All, I’ve been debating whether to share craft projects on here, as I said earlier I wanted to make this blog more focused on food and meal planning. But, I am still a CRAFTY mommy and crocheting or crafting is still a part of my life. I can’t resist […]
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Hearty Vegan Banana Oat Pancakes

Hearty Vegan Banana Oat Pancakes That your toddler will love Oats are high in iron, protein and fat as plant foods go, and are the most nutrient dense grain, full of many minerals. It’s a complex carb that will help you to feel full longer. This is one of my go-to picky toddler recipes that […]
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Raising Healthy Vegan Kids

Raising Healthy Vegan Kids With Free Recipe!     If you are in the midst of transitioning to a vegan diet, or are already vegan and expecting a baby, you naturally have some questions about how to raise a child vegan. Is it safe? What nutrients do I need to worry about? Is there vegan […]
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What We Ate This Week – Vegan Family

What We Ate This Week – Vegan Family Hey everyone! I want part of my blog to remain lifestyle focused. As in, a little peek into our daily life as a vegan family, just to show you the reality of what it looks like with a toddler! As I have mentioned, my husband and I […]
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3 Big Reasons to go Vegan in 2019

It’s February and that means people are either in the groove with, or given up on, their New Years resolutions. This year saw a record number of people pledge to try a plant-based diet for Veganuary, with approximately 3 million people (In the US and Britain) taking a pledge to go vegan for the month. It […]
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Blog Update and News for 2019!

Hello Everyone! I’m excited (and nervous) to share some big news with you for 2019! After a lot of thinking and researching, I’ve decided to narrow the focus of craftyveganmommy to mainly vegan food and specifically, DIY tips and meal planning for vegan families. I’m talking about tips to save you money and time AND […]
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